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 Lalgarh
Palace
It was built by Maharaja Ganga Singh (1881 AD-1942 AD) in memory of
his father Maharaja Lall Singh between 1902 -1926. The palace built in
red sandstone is an example of pure Rajput martial architecture. The
architectural masterpiece was designed by Sir Swinton Jacob. The
Palace has many big halls, lounges, cupolas and pavilions. It has
massive pillars, fire mantles, Italian colonnades and motif of lotus
in full bloom. The palace also houses a museum and library. The royal
family of Bikaner still lives in part of the palace, while a portion
is operational as hotel.
Prachina Museum
The museum was opened by the daughter of present Maharaja Narendra
Singh Ji, in October 2000. The museum reminds the rich and glorious
past of Bikaner. Prachina is an effort to highlight the aristocratic
patronage of Bikaner.
Attractions nearby Bikaner
Bhandesar Jain Temple
The temple located at a distance of 5 Kms from Bikaner, is the oldest
temple of Bikaner. The 16th century Jain temple is dedicated to the
13rd Trirthankra. The temple has beautiful mirror work, frescoes and
gold leaf paintings.
Camel Research Farm
The Farm just 8 Kms away from Bikaner, covers an area of 2000 acres.
The world's largest Camel research & Breeding center is managed by
the central Government. The timing to visit the farm is 15.00hrs to
17.00hrs (Closed on Sundays and government holidays).
Devi Kund
Located 8 Kms from Bikaner, this is a royal crematorium with several
ornamented cenotaphs (chhataris) built in the memory of the Bika
dynasty rulers. The most attractive among them is Maharaja Suraj Singh
chhatri, built entirely in white marble with spectacular Rajput
painting on the ceiling.
Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary
The wildlife Sanctuary situated at a distance of 32 Kms from Bikaner
lies on the Jaisalmer road. The lush foliage of woods is home to
Nilgai, Chinkara, Black buck, Wild boar and folk of imperial sand
grouse.
Deshnok's Karni Mata Temple
 Situated
at a distance of 32 Kms from Bikaner, the 600 year old temple is
dedicated to Karni Mata. The temple has magnificent delicately carved
silver gates. The most interesting thing about the temple are the rats
which are regarded as sacred and are fed by priests and devotees.
Reaching Bikaner
Bikaner has not its own airport but it is well connected by Rail and
Road links.
Air : The nearest airport from Bikaner Jodhpur (256
Kms), the flights are available from Delhi, Mumbai and other cities to
Bikaner.
Rail : The Railway Station at Bikaner has few
trains to major destinations of the country. The trains are available
every day from Jaipur, Jodhpur and Delhi.
Road : There are many express buses from Udaipur,
Jaipur, Ajmer, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Agra & Delhi. The distance of
Bikaner from important cities are Delhi (470 Kms), Jaipur (321 Kms),
Udaipur (506 Kms), Jaisalmer (333 Kms) and Mumbai (1299 Kms).
Where to Stay in Bikaner
The hotels in Bikaner offer enough accommodation options to
travellers. The city is dotted with several heritage hotels like
Basant Vihar Palace (Heritage), Gajner Palace Hotel (Heritage), Hotel
Lallgarh Palace (Heritage), Karni Bhawan Palace (Heritage) and Laxmi
Niwas Palace (Heritage).
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Bikaner
- The city of Havelis
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Heritage places of Rajasthan like Jaipur, Bikaner, Jodhpur etc.
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